Collaboration offers the opportunity to combine talents within the profession, benefitting everyone from innovative sole practitioners to established multinational practices. We’ve created the RIBA Collaboration Network as a place to discover new connections and find useful advice to take full advantage of these opportunities.
Some benefits of collaboration for larger practices
- gain access to specialist expertise
- manage your resources with care amid continuing economic uncertainty
- gain intelligence and vital project experience in new markets
- gain fresh ideas from innovative smaller practices
- help to improve skill-sets across the architectural sector and have an opportunity to mentor London’s emerging architectural talent
Some benefits of collaboration for smaller practices
- gain opportunities to work on large, high-profile projects
- expand into new architectural sectors
- you can provide your own fresh thinking and influence
- build professional connections
- hone your skills and specialisms
Join the network
If you are a RIBA Chartered Practice, simply fill out our collaboration questionnaire to join. Your details will then be added to our Collaboration Network list and shared amongst the other participating practices. Practices can use this list to connect with other local practices that are open to collaboration.
Tips for smaller practices wishing to collaborate
- Consider your brand: Creating a brand that reflects your practice’s ethos, values and specialisms will help you attract the right collaborations. For more info on Branding and Marketing take a look at our Marketing toolkit available to all Chartered Practices
- Collaboration won’t happen overnight: it’s a long process that begins with being more outward looking and considering you are able to offer to larger practices
- Don’t undersell: As practice owners and employee at smaller practices you have a wealth of skills and experience to bring to the table
Resources
Suitable where the architect/consultant wishes, or is required, by the client to appoint a sub-consultant to carry out part of the architect/consultant’s services. It can be used for both commercial and non-commercial work, but only when the client is a commercial client.
RIBA Chartered Practices are eligible for a 50% discount on digital contracts.
Aimed at small-to-medium-sized practices that do not have in-house marketing expertise or are just starting up. It’s free to download and provides extensive guidance and expertise on how to market your practice including useful tips and templates.
